Poor governance and inadequate infrastructure are holding up growth in India, says World Bank's chief economist Kaushik Basu. With annual growth rate hovering below 5%, Asia's third-largest economy has been weighed down by high inflation, a weak …

Most of the world economy is "one accident away from a deflation trap," charges Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, international business editor at The Daily Telegraph, adding that the emerging markets crisis unfolding before our eyes may provide the push that …

Mr Jacobs said, while wine cellars were now customary in high–end real estate, some cashed-up homeowners had stepped it up a notch. "Some have temperature-controlled, waterproof and fireproof cellars and libraries to protect their rare collections," he …

Dashiell's selection of hats for women, men and kids was a delight to peruse, especially just before Halloween when all manner of witchy wear was on display, and during the holidays when patrons could find very reasonably priced bags, jewelry …

Strib arts writer Mary Abbe likes what she saw at the U of M Nash Gallery: “And this month's Truth-in-Titling award goes to 'Made in Minnesota,' the Regis Center for Art's straightforward label for its fine new show of sculpture by 22 Minnesota artists …

To pay the fine, she had to sell her most prized possession and one that held the key to her 16-year-old daughter's future: a gold necklace intended for her dowry. “I have now lost my husband, my jewelry and any chances of getting my daughter married …

I have travelled coast to coast, selling off gold jewelry for diesel, one pawn shop at a time. Now, into the fifth decade of the Dazed and Confused path, living the life of the generation … I love nothing more than to spend an evening alone with me …

The book also discusses insurance solutions for homes and estates, household staff and prized collections, such as art, fine automobiles, jewelry, aircraft, watercraft, wine and more. Bob Courtemanche, Chairman of ACE Private Risk Services, said that …

… demonstrates the art of Pysanky each spring just before Easter. Other artists have demonstrated ceramic glazing, lamp-working, wood carving, painting, and other fine art expertise. View and purchase photos … There are currently more than 30 …